A Change To The Schedule

Posted 20th Jan 12 by Marie in News

As you may have come to expect, this chilly month usually heralds a bit of a ‘to-do’ about the forthcoming London Word Festival – mail outs, streamers, marching bands, JG Ballard on a pole, that sort of thing. And judging by the number of lovely emails & submissions we’ve had, its not gone unnoticed amongst among a few of you.

So we thought best to send the carrier pigeons out with the news that, alas,  there shall be no 2012 festival. After four wonderful years, we wanted to take a break to think about the future, reflect on what we’ve done thus far and explore some new ideas.

We’ll keep you posted on how things develop, and we hope we’ve not upset your forthcoming spring too much. If you do find yourself affected by lackoffestival stress disorder, or know some you is, help is at hand. Here’s some advice from a man who not only knows a thing or two about waiting, but also insects, humans, insects and humans, and even insects and dinosaurs.

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Posted 26th Nov 11 by Marie in News

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LWF nominated for Off West End Award

Posted 18th Aug 11 by Sam in News

The Quiet Volume by Ant Hampton & Tim Etchells has been nominated in the Best Entertainment catagory of the 2011/12 Off West End Awards, or Offies. The Offies were launched last year aiming to recognise the wealth and ingenuity of independent theatre across London. The awards are run by OffWestEnd.com and the winners are chosen by a panel of theatre critics.

We’re delighted to have made the shortlist from over 400 productions considered; and it’s a privelege to be nominated alongside major theatres and pioneering fringe spaces. The winners are announced on 5th February 2012. So watch this space.

The Quiet Volume is a whispered, audio theatre piece for two at a time, set in a public library. We toured it through three London libraries across the festival: The Bishopsgate, Hackney Central and Senate House. More details on the production here.

Further info on The Offies – including all other awards and nominations – can be found here

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The Goodbye Library at Humbermouth Festival in July

Posted 17th Jun 11 by Sam in News

Emmy & Jack are taking the Dewey Decimal based perturbed library-variety show to Hull Truck Theatre on 9th July. Part of the Humbermouth Festival. Details and tickets here.

[photo: Rosie Reed Gold]

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King James Bible Bash

Posted 19th May 11 by Sam in In Pictures

Sat 23rd May 2011. At Stoke Newington International Airport.

All photos by Nick Collett

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I am not a number I am a free man

Posted 17th May 11 by Sam in In Pictures, News

Be Seeing You‘s compliant, catalogued, captive audience. Each one pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, numbered…

All mugshots by Bronte McConnell

Thanks to everyone who made the festival closing show such a triumph. If you weren’t there (we know), you can also: The Tally Hoax, the newspaper published live on the night by The Ladies of the Press..

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El fin. Roll Credits.

Posted 5th May 11 by Marie in News

Well, its been quite a month. We kicked off with an apology at Toynbee Cafe, yummed down George Orwell’s marmalade, played Scrabble and peeled back the curtains on infamous East End strip joint Ye Olde Axe. We tinkered with machines (and men), celebrated the birthday of King James’ best seller and spent a whole lot of time in libraries. Simon Munnery wrestled women, Chris Goode blew bubbles and a whole lot happened in between.

Dodgem Logic did a fantastic job of hosting our penultimate event at Hackney’s Round Chapel. And tonight sees the final event at Bethnal Green Working Man’s before we totter off for another year to think about what happens next.

An incredible line-up wraps things up with Tim Key, Will Adamsdale, David Trent, Bridget Christie, Thom Tuck & more. A bundle of three minute ‘indoctrinations’ hosted by Colin Hoult and featuring a very big machine, all in the style of The Prisoner. Previous knowledge of the show not required. Wear a hat if you have one.

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Dodgem Logic Tonight!

Posted 4th May 11 by Marie in News

Hi Kids.

So tonight we have have Alan Moore’s Dodgem Logic at the Round Chapel in Hackney. There’s still tickets available, but we strongly advise you get down early. Alan will be signing from 7pm, they’ll be plenty of stalls to check out and Dodgem will be exhibiting artwork from the magazine.

The show proper kicks off at 7.45pm, don’t be late.

You know the drill.

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Tonight: Xenotexts, Talking Wolves, Univocalisms and Micro-lectures

Posted 3rd May 11 by Tom in News

“I have conceived of The Xenotext Experiment, a literary exercise that explores the aesthetic potential of genetics in the modern milieu, doing so in order to make literal the renowned aphorism of William S Burroughs, who declared “the word is now a virus.” In this experiment, I propose to address some of the sociological implications of biotechnology by manufacturing a “xenotext” – a beautiful, anomalous poem, whose “alien words” might subsist, like a harmless parasite, inside the cell of another life-form.”

Xenotext creator and best-selling experimental poet Christian Bök heads up a night of extreme language play at Vibe Live, Brick Lane. Enter the surreal universe of Luke Kennard (Will we see the return of The Wolf?), better yourself with avant-garde micro-lecturer Ben Gwalchmai, and explore the boundaries of fiction and art writing with Maria Fusco. All packaged and delivered by Master of Ceremonies Ross Sutherland, who may throw in a few univocalisms along the way.

Plus! Our resident DJ Mr Murray has been trawling through avant-garde audio archive Ubuweb for the choicest cuts of concrete poetry, sound art and textual innovations. Get ready…

Doors at 7.30pm. £6.50 adv (be quick), or £8 on the door. Tickets and info.

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The Quiet Volume – The Making Of

Posted 3rd May 11 by Sam in In Video, News

We grabbed a chance to chat with Tim Etchells and Ant Hampton – makers of The Quiet Volume – to find out a little about what went into creating the piece.

Part 1

Part 2

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Be Seeing You Thursday?

Posted 30th Apr 11 by Marie in News

Well, it would seem the end of London Word Festival 2011 is fast approaching. Crikey. Where did the time go? This Thursday, we celebrate the end with our ‘The Prisoner’ themed mini lecture series Be Seeing You at Bethnal Green Working Man’s Club. We can’t promise you’ll learn anything useful whatsoever, but the line-up is pretty neat & we can promise it’ll be a lot of fun.

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The Quiet Volume: Extra Evening & Weekend Sittings Added

Posted 28th Apr 11 by Marie in News

This week, Ant Hampton & Tim Etchell’s The Quiet Volume is resident at Senate House Library and we’re very pleased to announce additional sittings for evenings and bank holiday weekend.

After-work slots have been sold out for weeks, but we’re opened 3 new evening sittings for tonight, Tuesday & Wednesday. Royal Wedding Friday has been opened as an additional day, and a new pair will run on the hour all day on Saturday.

For full information & tickets, click here.

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Tonight!

Posted 27th Apr 11 by Marie in News

Thanks to everyone who came to the Intergender Wrestling last night, and what a night it was! A wiley fellow that Munnery, a good run, but taken down by Helen Lederer in the final round.

We’re back at The Nave tonight for Emmy The Great & Jack Underwood’s The Goodbye Library, kindly developed with the support of the PRS for Music Foundation. With special guests Miriam Elia, Joe Dunthorne, Elizabeth Sankey & Nikesh Shukla. See you there…

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MAN/MACHINE

Posted 27th Apr 11 by Sam in In Pictures

Monday 19th April. Rich Mix.

All photos by Rosie Reed Gold

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Fight! Fight! Fight!

Posted 25th Apr 11 by Marie in News

Ding-ding! Round Two of London Word Festival. We’ve had two days to rest up, limber up and psychologically prepare ourselves for Mel Brimfield’s Intergender Wrestling. Check out this short trailer we made in training:

Intergender Wrestling from londonwordfestival on Vimeo.

In case you missed it, Tony Law will be joining the amazing Kevin Eldon as a commentator for the match. Mr Simon Munnery will be inviting to the ring Josie Long, Helen Lederer, Rachel Pantechnicon, Isy Suttie & the Beaux Belles, with referee Mr Tim Wells keeping things clean. With motivation courtesy of the wonderful Oompah Brass.

**Due to unforeseen circumstances Joanna Neary has had to pull out of tonight’s show, but will be replaced by Jerry Springer The Opera star Lore Lixenberg**

Tickets are flying ahead of the fists. Book now.

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